Forecast: A little cooler today

At the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, recently. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Hot and dry weather is forecast for Aug. 15 to 21. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s high will be around 85, as there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A cold front will track south through the area today, with near normal temperatures expected for much of the week, the weather service said. The normal at this time of year is 88.

Any storms that develop today are not expected to be strong or severe, according to the weather service.

There will be a drop in the dewpoints from the mid to upper 70s to the mid to upper 60s, the weather service said. Temperatures will feel more comfortable with the drop in humidity.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., with a high near 85, the weather service said. A north wind will be around 7 mph.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 67 and a north wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 85 and a northeast wind of 6 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66 and a northeast wind of 5 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89 and a calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high of 90, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Heat advisory in effect Friday afternoon

From the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, last Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A heat advisory is in effect on Friday and Saturday in Wyandotte County, with the heat index over 100. (National Weather Service graphic)

A heat advisory has been issued for Wyandotte County for 1 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94 today, with a heat index as high as 103, the weather service said. Saturday’s high could be near 98, with a heat index as high as 107.

Thunderstorm chances will return Sunday night into Monday, according to the weather service, and severe weather is not expected at this time.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

Those who work or spend time outdoors should take extra precautions. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, according to the weather service.

To reduce risk of outdoor work, frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments are recommended, the weather service said. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a shaded or cool environment. Call 911 if it is heat stroke.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 103, the weather service said. A south southeast wind will be around 6 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77 and a southeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 98 and a heat index as high as 107, the weather service said. A south wind of 7 to 11 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 78, according to the weather service. A south wind of 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 96, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 71, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Monday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 65, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Hot and humid weather in forecast

From the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, last Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
National Weather Service graphic
The extended forecast for Aug. 11 to Aug. 17 calls for hot and dry weather. (National Weather Service graphic)

Hot and humid weather remains in today’s forecast, with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 100, according to the National Weather Service.

The temperature was 79 degrees at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Afternoon temperatures will make a quick return into the 90s area-wide by Friday, the weather service said.


The heat index will be in a range of 100 to 105 for the weekend, according to the weather service.

A chance for thunderstorms returns Sunday into Monday, and severe weather is not expected at this time, the weather service said.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 100, the weather service said. A northeast wind will be around 6 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70 and an east wind of 3 to 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said. A calm wind will become southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76 and a southeast wind around 7 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a south wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.